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Art lovers showed their support for the Museum of Fine Arts at a pair of fundraisers, beginning with the annual men-only event One Great Night, which this time took inspiration from MFA’s War/Photography exhibition. Military décor like helmets and combat-training books doubled as centerpieces, and a World War II tank made a statement outside. As guests enjoyed dinner and chatted over cigars, 29 new works valued at more than $1 million were purchased for the museum. Meanwhile, at a black-tie bash benefiting the museum’s Rienzi Society, guests raised more than a quarter million. Rienzi is the MFA’s house museum celebrating European decorative arts. At the 30th annual Dinner of the Rienzi Society, attendees sipped cocktails and savored a gourmet meal as the Apollo Chamber players performed classical music. Society members also voted to acquire Francis Cotes’ “Portrait of Captain Edward Knowles” for the collection. Photography by Jenny Antill and Daniel Ortiz